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Saddle Island, South Orkney Islands

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Location
  
Antarctica

Population
  
0

Island group
  
South Orkney Islands

Archipelago
  
South Orkney Islands

Max length
  
3.2 km

Saddle Island (60°38′S 44°50′W) is an island nearly 2 miles (3.2 km) long, consisting of twin summits which are almost separated by a narrow channel strewn with boulders, lying 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north of the west end of Laurie Island in the South Orkney Islands. It was discovered and charted in 1823 by British sealer James Weddell, and named by him for its peculiar shape.

Map of Saddle Island

References

Saddle Island, South Orkney Islands Wikipedia